Plotly.js vs D3.js

Developers should learn Plotly meets developers should learn d3. Here's our take.

Plotly.js

Nice Pick

Developers should learn Plotly

Pros

• js when building data-intensive web applications that require rich, interactive visualizations, such as dashboards, analytics platforms, or scientific tools
• Related to: javascript, d3-js

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

D3.js

Developers should learn D3

Pros

• js when they need to create custom, data-rich visualizations that go beyond basic charting libraries, such as for scientific data, financial dashboards, or interactive infographics
• Related to: javascript, svg

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use Plotly.js if: You want js when building data-intensive web applications that require rich, interactive visualizations, such as dashboards, analytics platforms, or scientific tools and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use D3.js if: You prioritize js when they need to create custom, data-rich visualizations that go beyond basic charting libraries, such as for scientific data, financial dashboards, or interactive infographics over what Plotly.js offers.

The Bottom Line

Plotly.js wins

Developers should learn Plotly